15 Points: Successfully Involving Youth in Decision-Making

If you want to involve young people in the decision-making process at your organization, or if you are already working with young people and want to do so more effectively, then this is the resource for you. This comprehensive guide is a logical starting point for preparing young people (those under 20 years of age) and young adults (21 to 30 years of age) to take ownership of their communities. It includes guidelines, worksheets, tips, resource directory, and inspiring real-life stories ? all designed to help young people and adults work together to improve their communities.

• Learn how to recruit, hire, train, and mentor young leaders.
• Discover the importance of strong youth/adult relationship change efforts.
• Hear about other successful youth involvement efforts.
• Learn how to sell others on the concept of youth involvement.